obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

Wesley "Wes" R. Bills, 89, of Fort Morgan, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024 at the East Morgan County Hospital in Brush.

He was born in Sidney, NE on December 8, 1934 to Roy & Verneta (Schmidt) Bills. He graduated from Lodgepole, NE in 1952. He married Elzora Buettenback on January 4, 1959.

Wes opened...

Aug 8, 2024

Janice Arlene Pflager passed away in her home, as she would've wanted, on Thursday, August 8th, 2024, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Heer Mortuary with a graveside service to follow.

Janice was born in Greeley, Colorado on May 22, 1941, to George and...

Aug 5, 2024

Cheryl Ann Bates, 73, of Fort Morgan, passed away on August 5, 2024. Cheryl was born in Kimball, NE, on February 11, 1951, to Mary and Virgil Staab.

Cheryl married Larry Glenn Bates on May 29, 1971. They welcomed their son, Larry Glenn Bates II, on April 4, 1972, and their daughter, Cassie Marie Bates, on September...

Aug 3, 2024

Estel Spotts a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 87. Born on January 4, 1937, in Niwot, Colorado, Estelle's life was filled with passion, creativity, and a deep love for those around her.

Estel was a woman of many talents and interests. She...

Aug 1, 2024

Victoria Segura Reyes was born in Midland, Texas on January 11, 1928 and passed away at age 96 on August 1, 2024.

Cipriano Reyes Sr. was the love of Victoria's life until he passed in 1968. The couple moved and started their family in Fort Morgan, Colorado where Victoria remained until her passing.

While Victoria...

Aug 1, 2024

Willa Bea Sack, or Bea as she was better known, passed away at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, CO on August 1, 2024, the day of her 76th wedding anniversary.

She was born June 9,1926 in North Platte, Nebraska to Pearl Ray and Frances Stevens. The family moved to Des Moines, IA where Bea...

Jul 31, 2024

Douglas "Boots" Thompson, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

He was born in 1928, the third generation from Brush, CO dating back to the 1850's; the grandson of Fred & Mom Thompson and the son of Vern & Cleo Thompson. He has one son, Guy Thompson and one grandson, Cory Thompson.

Doug graduated from Brush...

Jul 31, 2024

Beatrice Garcia, Carrillo, 88, long time Hillrose resident, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2024, at Common Spirit Hospital in Fort Morgan. She was born May 10, 1936 in Greeley, to Macario and Carmen Garcia. The Garcia family moved to Hillrose, CO in 1943. Beatrice married Don Carrillo in March of 1981.

Beatrice was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Jul 30, 2024

Ruth Marie Cox passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, in her home at Atria Senior Living Center in Longmont, CO, with members of her family by her side. Ruth marked her 95th birthday with a family celebration in February.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 7th, at 11:00am, at...

Jul 30, 2024

Brian Louis Ailts, 20, Passed away July, 30 2024.

He was born on March 16, 2004, to Abigail Castiilleja and Justin Ailts.

Brian was proceeded in death by Great great-grandparents, John Romero, May Romero, Alexandria Mendoza, Brianna Fierro and puppy Nova.

He is survived by his Mother, Abigail Castilleja; brothers, Jonathan (Caitlyn Trujillo)...

Jul 26, 2024

Melba Pauline (Wittrock) Rader, age 88 of Ft. Morgan, Colorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Julesburg, Colorado.  She was born April 20, 1936 at Taylor Hospital – Sidney, Nebraska to Louis A. Wittrock and Stella L. (Stein) Wittrock the first of eleven children.  Melba was Baptized into the Christian faith...

Jul 21, 2024

Betty Jean Parsons Oyler, 96, passed away July 21, 2024, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, with Roger at her side. Betty was born March 17, 1928, at the family homestead in Quinn, SD, to Charles and Myrtle Parsons. She was the second of six children. Her family moved to Rapid City, SD while she was in...

Jul 20, 2024

Helen Agnes Eskew, 95, passed away July 20, 2024. She born October 30, 1928, in Otis, Colorado, to Frank and Laura Frenzl. Helen was one of six children who grew up on the family farm south of Otis.

Her life was a testament to her strength and resilience, especially after the passing of her beloved husband, Bill...

Jul 19, 2024

Bernita Joyce Davis of Fort Morgan passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 in Brush, CO. She was born on April 16, 1934 to Lawrence and Ruth Bringelson.

Bernita is survived by her son, Kevin Davis and his wife, Kimberly of Fort Morgan, and granddaughter, Victoria (Matt) Brewer of California.

Bernita was preceded in death...

Jul 16, 2024

Donald Kroskob, longtime area farmer, passed away July 16, 2024, just three days after his 91st birthday.  He was born July 13, 1933 to William and Catherine (Schreiner) Kroskob.  Don grew up on a dairy farm where he learned his hard work ethic.  He graduated from high school in Fort Morgan and went to college in Fort Collins.  During...

Jul 15, 2024

Chester Arisborn "Chet" McCoy Jr. Was born to Chester and Mary "nee' Gerih" McCoy July 27,1932 in Yuma, Colorado. Chester and his younger brother Howard attended school in Eckley, Colorado where he met the love of his life (and wife of 72 years) Betty Isabelle Fisher, they were married July 20, 1952, in Wray, Colorado, after only a few...

Jul 11, 2024

Larry Dennis Jackson, 89, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Byers, Colorado. Born on June 11, 1935, in Hudson, Colorado, Larry led a vibrant and adventurous life, marked by his passion for teaching and a love for the great outdoors.

After graduating from high school in Hudson, Larry joined the US Army in 1954, serving in...

Jul 11, 2024

Tom Bratrsovsky, born on December 31, 1954, to Cyril M. and Mary Agnes Bratrsovsky in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by several members of his family.

In the late 50s, the family moved to Fort Morgan, where Tom attended local schools, graduating in 1972. He worked alongside his father and brother,...

Jul 7, 2024

After a long and wonderful life, Jo Roberts of Wiggins passed away at 106 years of age.  Alice Josephine Adams was born in Wiggins, Colorado on December 16, 1917 to Lucy Campbell Adams and George Adams.  She grew up in Wiggins.  Her mother and father owned a grocery store and later her father was the school janitor for 20...

Jul 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard

(Rich) Glenn Madsen, who left us on July 6, 2024, at the age of

84. Rich was born on July 16, 1939, in Jamestown, North Dakota

to Lillian (Roth) and Carsten Madsen and grew up with his

brothers Robert...